Get your patent registered with Shoplegal at Rs 35000. As an inventor, you can file a patent application through Shoplegal either individually or jointly with someone else. The application can be made to the Indian Patent Office with either provisional or complete specifications. A provisional application, filed for an incomplete invention, establishes a priority date and allows time to evaluate its market potential before filing a complete specification within 12 months. There are four patent offices in India, each with its own territorial jurisdiction. The choice of office depends on the applicant's location for all application proceedings.

Patent Drawing:

The person applying for a patent needs to provide a drawing of the invention whenever it's necessary, ensuring it displays every aspect of the invention. The drawing pages should be numbered and typically accepted in black and white.

An invention is patentable –

The invention needs to be

• new,
• inventive step, and
• Be applicable for industrial use.

International Patent Application:

The PCT procedure:

• Filing an International Application:
  Submit an international application either through the national patent office or directly via WIPO, following the necessary PCT formalities and paying the required fees.
• International Search:
  The International Search Authority (ISA) conducts a search to identify published patents that might impact the patentability of your invention.
• International Publication:
  Once 18 months have passed from the priority date, the contents of your international application are made public worldwide.
• Preliminary Examination :
  The Indian Patent Office conducts the International Preliminary Examination upon receiving the prescribed fee.
• National Phase:
  Following these steps, one can proceed to pursue patents directly with the national patent offices of the desired countries for obtaining patent grants.